WOW.... I'll give Tony a lot of credit. He's the only Marshall fan/WVU hater with an opinion. I'm sure others have opinions too but don't want to be honest. Although I think Tony's prognostication is low and pessimistic, it reflects his negativity toward WVU and I respect that. To be silent is to acknowledge you feel WVU is pretty darn good this year. If you pick low(like Tony) you're confident you're wrong. If you pick high.....well, you just cannot pick high given WVU's SOS, even though you feel it.
Although WVU's schedule is annually pretty difficult, this year is WVU's odd year for tough road games, WVU's talent is undeniable. Kyle Bosch, WVU offensive guard and transfer from Michigan, said he has never seen so much talent and depth at the RB and WR position anywhere he's been, including Michigan. WVU's QB is top shelf tequila. Barring injury to Grier, I see 9+ wins for WVU. I just wish we had our most explosive LB for the start of the season. Last year I said WVU would win 10 games. With a bowl win, WVU will again have a legit opportunity at a 10 win season. WVU's depth is just now getting to upper P5 standards. It's taken a while, but it's getting there.
Oklahoma on the road is always a tough game considering Oklahoma was 102-9 under Stoops at home. Couple that with @TCU, @Baylor, @Kansas St. Neutral with Va Tech, and home with 2 top 25 teams in Oklahoma St., and Texas and I can understand Tony's assessment. However, that's giving WVU no credit, which I also totally expected. I can also understand why WVU football is so exciting.